Ashcliffe Press
Ashcliffe Press is a proudly independent, author-led imprint based in the UK, devoted to telling emotionally rich, genre-blurring love stories with queer and contemporary heart. We champion the tender, the complex, and the quietly powerful - stories where longing lingers, characters feel real, and love takes unexpected forms.We specialise in fiction that blends romance, memory, and identity - often with a lyrical tone, a strong sense of place, and a touch of the magical or melancholic. Our books are for readers who crave depth, connection, and characters who stay with you long after the last page.
Current titles
Stardust in the Tides
Archiving the Undertow
A Warm Kind of Wreckage
Coming soon...
Ashcliffe After Dark
What We Do
Publishing & Distribution:
All Ashcliffe Press titles are professionally edited, assigned ISBNs, and distributed via IngramSpark to reach worldwide retailers and libraries. We also ensure that fully updated metadata is registered through Nielsen BookData.Design & Aesthetic:
Covers are lovingly designed in-house, always with the mood and message of each story in mind.Editorial Process:
Books go through careful proofreading and formatting to meet industry standards while maintaining the unique voice of the author.Representation & Inclusivity:
Ashcliffe Press is queerly woman-owned and proudly inclusive. We are committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and telling stories that reflect the full spectrum of love, identity, and belonging.
What We Publish
Contemporary romanceQueer fictionSlow-burn, character-driven storiesGenre-bending narratives with heartLiterary love stories with folkloric, musical, or atmospheric elements
Collaboration & Community
While currently focused on publishing the works of founder Alys Mykels, Ashcliffe Press is slowly building toward wider collaborations. We hope in the future to provide support, mentorship, and possibly even micro-publishing opportunities for other like-hearted authors.
All About Alys
Hi, I’m Alys Mykels - author, publisher, publicist, narrator, and romantic at heart.I write lyrical, emotionally-charged love stories about people who feel too much, run away too fast, and try again anyway. My work centres queer characters, found families, small towns with secrets, and the slow, beautiful ache of becoming known.Based in the UK, I founded Ashcliffe Press as a way to bring stories like mine into the world with full creative freedom. It's a one-woman operation powered by stubborn hope, spreadsheets, sea air, and strong cups of tea.When I’m not writing or up to my elbows in publicity/publishing/narrating, you’ll usually find me haunting secondhand bookshops, daydreaming about fictional cafés, or talking about romance on TikTok.I believe in ghost stories, happy endings, and the quiet magic of letting yourself be loved.